But I can buy 24 double A batteries for $6. It will take some time to make up the difference. -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Will Smith Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 4:24 PM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: bookport improvements Hi Richard, Try a decent set of NIMH batteries. They work well, much better than=20 Nicads. And while they may not last as long as alkalines they do last several=20 weeks for me. And each recharging costs pennies, not dollars. Will wilsmith@xxxxxxxxx